APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –12/09/2026
For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily MCQs is vital. This blog covers most important Prelims questions from the Assam Tribune today (12-09-2026). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 12/09/2026)
Topic 1: AI GUARDRAILS & RESPONSIBLE AI
Q1. With reference to “Responsible AI”, consider the following principles:
- Transparency and explainability
- Accountability
- Privacy and security
- Human oversight
- Mandatory elimination of all algorithmic bias
Which of the above are generally associated with responsible AI frameworks?
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 5 only
C. 3, 4 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: A
Explanation: Responsible AI commonly emphasises safety, fairness, transparency, accountability, privacy and human oversight. Complete elimination of algorithmic bias is generally unrealistic; the objective is to identify, measure and mitigate harmful bias. India’s NITI Aayog framework also emphasises principles such as safety, equality, inclusivity, privacy, transparency and accountability.
Q2. With reference to AI governance, consider the following statements:
- A risk-based regulatory approach generally subjects higher-risk AI applications to greater scrutiny.
- Human accountability can be transferred completely to an AI system once the system has been independently validated.
- Explainability becomes particularly important where AI influences consequential decisions affecting individuals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: A central principle of responsible AI is human and institutional accountability. Validation of an AI system does not eliminate responsibility of its developers, deployers or institutions. The Assam Tribune report similarly highlighted that higher-risk AI uses require greater review, explanation and scrutiny.
Q3. Which one of the following best describes the “human-in-the-loop” principle in AI governance?
A. AI systems must operate without human intervention after deployment.
B. Human beings retain meaningful oversight or intervention capability in important AI-driven decisions.
C. Humans are required only for collecting training data.
D. AI systems can be legally treated as independent decision-making authorities.
Answer: B
Explanation: Human-in-the-loop means maintaining meaningful human oversight, intervention or approval, especially for high-impact or high-risk decisions. It is an important safeguard for accountability and contestability.
Q4. Consider the following pairs:
| AI-related concept | Description |
| 1. Algorithmic bias | Systematic and potentially harmful skew in an AI system’s outputs |
| 2. Explainability | Ability to understand or communicate how an AI system arrived at an output |
| 3. AI hallucination | AI generating fabricated or inaccurate information presented as plausible |
| 4. Model drift | Change in model performance as the underlying data or environment changes |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer: B
Explanation: All four are correctly matched. These concepts are important for understanding why AI governance requires continuous lifecycle monitoring, rather than merely checking an AI model before deployment.
Topic 2: PLANNING GUWAHATI’S GREEN FUTURE
Q5. With reference to urban flooding in Guwahati, consider the following factors:
- Encroachment of wetlands
- Hill cutting and degradation of natural drainage systems
- Increased impervious surfaces due to urbanisation
- Shrinking natural water-retention areas
Which of the above can contribute to urban flooding and waterlogging?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation: Urban flooding is not merely a consequence of intense rainfall. Wetland loss, hill degradation, drainage obstruction, concretisation and reduced water-retention capacity can significantly amplify flood risk. This is why ecological conservation should be treated as part of urban infrastructure.
Q6. Consider the following statements regarding urban wetlands:
- They can act as natural storm-water storage areas.
- They may support biodiversity within urban landscapes.
- Their ecological value necessarily disappears once they are located within municipal limits.
- Their destruction can increase urban flood vulnerability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Urban wetlands perform important hydrological and ecological functions, including temporary water storage and habitat provision. Urbanisation does not eliminate their ecological importance.
Q7. Which of the following best illustrates the concept of “blue-green infrastructure” in urban planning?
A. Construction of only concrete storm-water drains and flyovers
B. Integration of wetlands, urban forests, natural drainage, parks and water bodies with conventional infrastructure
C. Replacement of natural drainage channels with underground pipelines
D. Expansion of built-up areas around protected forests
Answer: B
Explanation: Blue infrastructure includes water bodies and drainage systems, while green infrastructure includes vegetation, forests, parks, wetlands and other nature-based systems. Their integration can improve flood management, biodiversity and climate resilience.
Q8. With reference to Guwahati’s environmental planning, consider the following statements:
- Hills can influence surface runoff and watershed behaviour.
- Wetlands can function as natural buffers against excessive storm-water accumulation.
- Urban ecological planning should consider only land use within municipal boundaries.
- Natural drainage systems can be treated as components of urban infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Urban ecological systems do not follow administrative boundaries. Hills, wetlands, watersheds and drainage channels interact as one ecological system. Hence, planning must adopt a landscape/watershed approach.
Topic 3: BALANCED DEVELOPMENT OF NORTHEAST INDIA
Q9. With reference to development planning in Northeast India, consider the following statements:
- The region’s fragile geology increases vulnerability to landslides and earthquakes.
- High biodiversity requires greater attention to ecological safeguards in infrastructure development.
- A uniform development model can be applied across all Northeastern States without significant modification.
- Community participation can improve the social legitimacy and sustainability of development projects.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Northeast India has substantial geographical, ecological, ethnic and socio-economic diversity. Therefore, development needs to be region-specific rather than based on a one-size-fits-all approach. This was a central argument in the newspaper discussion on balanced development.
Q10. Consider the following statements about Externally Aided Projects (EAPs):
- They can provide access to external financial resources for development projects.
- They can also bring technical expertise and institutional capacity-building.
- They necessarily imply that the entire project is financed through grants.
- Their effectiveness depends partly on appropriate project design and safeguards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: EAPs may involve loans, grants, technical assistance or combinations thereof, depending on the development partner and project. They are not synonymous with grants. In the Northeast, their value can extend beyond financing to technology and institutional capacity.
Q11. Consider the following pairs:
| Initiative | Broad objective |
| 1. PM-DevINE | Filling infrastructure and development gaps in Northeast India |
| 2. NESIDS | Supporting infrastructure and social-development projects in the Northeast |
| 3. North Eastern Council | Regional planning and development in the Northeast |
| 4. New Development Bank | Regional development bank specifically created only for Northeast India |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: PM-DevINE, NESIDS and NEC are relevant to Northeast development. NDB is a BRICS development bank, not a Northeast-specific institution.
Q12. Which one of the following approaches is most consistent with the principle of “balanced development” in Northeast India?
A. Prioritising rapid infrastructure construction irrespective of ecological and disaster risks
B. Restricting all large infrastructure projects to preserve the region’s biodiversity
C. Combining connectivity and economic development with ecological safeguards, disaster resilience and community participation
D. Concentrating development exclusively in State capitals
Answer: C
Explanation: The objective is not development versus environment. Sustainable development requires infrastructure that is economically productive while remaining sensitive to biodiversity, geology, disaster risk and local communities.
Topic 4: BRICS 2026
Q13. With reference to BRICS in 2026, consider the following statements:
- India holds the BRICS Chairship in 2026.
- India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- Indonesia is among the full members of BRICS.
- Saudi Arabia is not a full member of BRICS.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: India assumed the Chairship on 1 January 2026 and is hosting the 18th Summit on 12–13 September 2026. BRICS currently has 11 members, including Indonesia and Saudi Arabia.
Q14. Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of BRICS:
- The term “BRIC” was coined before the formal establishment of the BRIC/BRICS political grouping.
- South Africa’s entry transformed BRIC into BRICS.
- The New Development Bank was established as part of BRICS financial cooperation.
- BRICS is a military alliance comparable to NATO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: The term BRIC was coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in 2001. South Africa joined in 2010, converting BRIC into BRICS. The NDB is a major BRICS institution. BRICS is not a military alliance.
Q15. With reference to the New Development Bank (NDB), consider the following statements:
- It was established by BRICS countries.
- Its primary purpose includes financing infrastructure and sustainable-development projects.
- Its headquarters is located in Shanghai.
- It functions as a military-security institution of BRICS.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: The NDB is the development-finance institution of BRICS, headquartered in Shanghai. It supports infrastructure and sustainable-development financing. It is not a military or security institution.
Q16. Consider the following statements about India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship:
- Its theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
- It seeks to strengthen BRICS as a platform for Global South cooperation.
- The agenda includes cooperation in areas such as technology, finance and development.
- India seeks to transform BRICS into a formal military alliance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: India’s 2026 Chairship theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” Its agenda focuses on practical cooperation across economic, financial, technological, developmental and people-to-people domains. The official backgrounder describes BRICS as a platform for a more inclusive global order, not a military alliance.
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